Broad political support for harm reduction in the UK
Higher nicotine levels, better information for smokers on the risks of e-cigarettes and higher age limits. These are the proposals of a broad political committee in the UK.
News and debate on nicotine, e-cigs and snus
Government's tobacco policy failed in Parliament - "Do it again, do it right!"
The government's tobacco policy suffered a major blow after 6 out of 8 parties voted against the new ANDTS strategy. The focus was on snus and e-cigarettes, but also on drug policy.
Report: Taxes and bans prevent smokers from taking up smoking
High prices, flavour bans and difficulties in finding the products. This is why smokers, who also use e-cigarettes, do not quit smoking completely.
Social Affairs Committee stops government plans for e-cigarettes
The Social Affairs Committee is blocking the government's plans to discourage tobacco-free nicotine products. The committee wants a government inquiry to clarify the difference between cigarettes, e-cigarettes and snus.
Vapers around the world celebrate World Vape Day
World Vape Day. Under the slogan "Switching is Quitting", scientists, activists and ordinary vejpers are calling on the world's politicians to change their minds about the importance of harm reduction for smokers.
Calls on the Minister of Social Affairs to change his mind on road pricing
After a new report from England: MP David Josefsson (m) calls on Minister of Social Affairs Lena Hallengren (s) to change her attitude towards vejpning.
Major doctors' group calls for e-cigarette campaigns
The Royal College of Physicians is calling on politicians and authorities to actively encourage smokers to switch to e-cigarettes through government campaigns.
Study: More young smokers if e-cigarettes did not exist
Young people who vape would likely have smoked regular cigarettes if e-cigarettes were not available. This is according to a new study from the US.
He hopes more politicians will visit the vejp shoppers.
How would a flavour ban affect entrepreneurs in the e-cigarette industry? David Josefsson (MP) wanted to find out.
Swedish road workers are organising at a fast pace
Over 400 members in one weekend. The association Svenska Vejpare got off to a flying start after word spread on social media. "Now we need to reach the rest of all Swedish users"
British hospitals give out free e-cigarettes to smokers
Hospital emergency departments in five UK cities will offer smoking patients e-cigarettes to help them quit.
Dentists urge smokers to switch to e-cigs
Dentists in the Philippines encourage smokers to switch to e-cigarettes. "If smoking patients do not stop smoking, we will see more dead patients due to oral cancer."
